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Jodi Benson was born in Rockford, Illinois, United States on October 10, 1961. Jodi Benson is a singer, voice actor and stage actor. The age as of 2026 is 64. Schooling on record includes Boylan Catholic High School and Millikin University. Awards on record include Disney Legends (2011).
My Take
Jodi Benson holds a strange superpower: she is the voice millions instantly recognize without knowing the face. As Ariel, she sang 'Part of Your World' into the permanent emotional memory of a generation, and then turned up again as Barbie in Toy Story. That she became a Disney Legend in 2011 feels entirely earned. What moves me is the idea of a craftsperson whose single iconic role grants a kind of immortality, while she quietly sustained a full theater and musical career behind it. Versatile, durable, and beloved, she has one of the happiest legacies in voice work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jodi Benson
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョディ・ベンソン
- Reading
- じょでぃ・べんそん
- Born
- October 10, 1961 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
- Origin
- Rockford, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- singer / voice actor / stage actor / film actor / musical theatre actor
2. Background
- High school
- Boylan Catholic High School
- University
- Millikin University
Awards & achievements
- 2011 Disney Legends
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Little Mermaid | — | |
| Notable work | Toy Story | — |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jodi.benson/
- Xhttps://x.com/thejodibenson
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodi%20Benson
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%99%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BD%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1138602
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jodi Benson born?
Born October 10, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Jodi Benson from?
Jodi Benson is from Rockford, Illinois, United States.
What does Jodi Benson do?
Jodi Benson works as singer, voice actor, stage actor, film actor, musical theatre actor.
What is Jodi Benson known for?
Notable works include The Little Mermaid, Toy Story.
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